Women Leaders in Oncology and Allies Reception
Monday June 2, 2025
Thank you for supporting the next generation of women leaders in oncology!
Because of your generosity, we’ve made incredible strides towards the 2026 Women Leaders in Oncology Young Investigator Award.
Over the past decade, Vaniam Group and WLO have proudly donated more than $2 million, funding 12 Young Investigator Awards and endowing the WLO YIA, paving the way for future advancements in oncology.
Thank You to Our Featured Panelists
A discussion about building a career and empowering future generations with preeminent leaders in oncology, with Tania Small, MD; Shubh Goel; Julie Gralow, MD, FACP, FASCO; June Lanoue; Rachna Schroff, MD, MS, FASCO; Sonali M. Smith, MD, FASCO
Women Leaders and the Power of Allyship
Remarks by Nancy Daly, MS, MPH, CEO Conquer Cancer®, the ASCO Foundation, announced the new YIA honorees, in addition to presenting the YIA reflecting video from the past few years. Clifford Hudis, MD, FACP, FASCO, CEO, American Society of Clinical Oncology, reflected on his career and shared his thoughts on the importance of allyship in our industry.
Congratulations 2025 Honorees!
Conquer Cancer Vaniam Group LLC Young Investigator Award
The Conquer Cancer-Vaniam Group LLC YIA provides annual research grants to early-career oncology researchers from underrepresented backgrounds. Dr. Teysir’s research focuses on understanding how genetic ancestry impacts breast cancer outcomes, particularly in patients of African descent.
“This recognition is deeply meaningful, and reflects the mentorship, collaboration, and support I’ve been fortunate to receive throughout my training. Professionally, it’s an incredible honor that gives me momentum—and the resources—to start building a research career that connects translational science with questions that matter to patients across different communities.”
Conquer Cancer-Women Leaders in Oncology Young Investigator Award
Dr. Anandappa's work on RAS-mutated AML aims to uncover the role of inflammatory signaling in disease progression and identify new therapeutic targets.
“I believe strongly in the promise of physician-scientists to make transformational discoveries with potential for rapid translation that directly improves patients’ lives. For this reason, I am so grateful to the Women Leaders in Oncology for their investment in emerging leaders in the field, and excited for the opportunities this award will open for my career.”
Past Young Investigator Awardees: Leaders Journeys
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
